Need Bosch generator

type3user Learner Dubber

14 posts · joined Oct 2008 · 12 Oct 2017, 10:00 am

#1038101

Hi dubbers,

I need a generator for 1969 T3.
Currently have two but both defunct.
Both are Bosch 14V.

Looking for replacement or other compatible generator.

Anyone selling or have any leads?

Thanx

bushed Wolfsburg Elder

3,541 posts · joined Dec 2006 · 19 Dec 2017, 4:37 pm

#1038957

is it genny or the regulator
I have some regs

want any vw bits old but like me, Made in Germany!!!

sputnick60 Casual Dubber

20 posts · joined Sep 2009 · 2 Jan 2018, 7:59 am

#1039123

Try Ebay, Genuine Bosch Made in Mexico. I got one and over all it was cheaper than Aussie suppliers can do it for. Certainly cheaper than rewinding one.
https://www.ebay.com.au/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.XBosch+Generator+VW+Volkswagen+GR15N.TRS0&_nkw=Bosch+Generator+VW+Volkswagen+GR15N&_sacat=0

Nicholas

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 2 Jan 2018, 10:33 am

#1039124

Unless I knew what bearings were used in the new one I would be going rebuilt original German where I could speak to the auto electrician

I have seen way too many new ones fail in 12 months through poor quality bearings

Futue te ipsum!!!

mackaymanx Custom Title Time!

1,611 posts · joined Jan 2006 · 2 Jan 2018, 3:22 pm

#1039127

Bearings are easy to replace and cheap.

Quote of the week
"Do I wish to send them to you again, nope, no interest can't be bothered really, to much hassle for little or no return."

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viiking Officially Full-On Dubber

253 posts · joined May 2012 · 13 Jan 2018, 8:28 am

#1039226

x2

All you need is a reasonable gear puller. Bearings can be sourced from bearing suppliers (e.g. CBC) and will generally be made in China to original specifications. You just have to ask for the best quality.
We use these in lots of very expensive machinery at work and whilst not everything is great quality from China, the bearing supply companies cannot risk damage to their reputations if they supply inferior bearings.

For a generator, i don't think you will have any problems.

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,785 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 13 Jan 2018, 10:27 am

#1039228

mmmm........ Things have improved then.

I have seen several results of bearing failure in the shiny alternators where the grease ran like hot wax.

As for Chinese bearings I am in mech services and have just had a shit fight with a major fan coil unit where there was a well known brand bearing failure.
When you went to look up said "well known brand bearing" model number there is no such model.
The FCU manufacturer used a knock off bearing where they just screen printed what ever they felt like on the bearing.
Who knows what it actually really is.

Futue te ipsum!!!

grumble Son of Jim - Creator of Good

2,672 posts · joined Jun 2008 · 13 Jan 2018, 6:57 pm

#1039231

I may have a generator or 2 but they are untested. If you really need another generator I am prepared to pull one from one of the engines in storage, Just let me know .
Cheers Les